Description

Area of Studies: Social Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Mode of Studies: Full-time studies
Length of Programme: 2 academic years (120 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Master in Anthropology

Access Requirements
The prospective students are expected to hold a BA or its equivalent in the fields of social sciences or humanities, preferably with basics in socio-cultural anthropology.

Programme Objectives and Competencies Acquired
The programme is designed to train future anthropologists to carry out independent scientific research and be able to conduct ethnographic fieldwork as well as apply anthropological theories and contemporary research perspectives. Moreover, it is useful in the training of specialists in intercultural communication. The MA in Social anthropology will enable the graduate to apply anthropological methodology and models of socio-cultural stability and change when conducting anthropological research in various societies and cultures; carry out empirical research based on qualitative methodology, applying participant observation and other anthropological fieldwork methods; design and conduct research on problematic situations caused by socio-cultural encounters between different global, transnational, national, regional and local development perspectives, majority and minority interests under conditions of social change, mobility, difference, and multiculturalism; address, both politically and practically, problems arising from socio-cultural differences; carry out the monitoring of stigmatised and/or marginalised and other segregated groups as well as represent the interests of these groups in intercultural mediation; identify and analyse informal intercultural communication of socio-culturally different and/or conflicting interest groups; prepare preventive strategies for inter-group conflicts, simulate possible and solve existing cultural conflicts; prepare national strategies, i.e. programmes for the implementation of sustainable development in education, public health, culture, and ethnic relations, environmental and cultural heritage protection; mediate in the fields of national and international cooperation on the issues of defence, business, politics, education, cultural diversity and environment; teach anthropology in university level programmes.

Highlights

Career Opportunities
Graduates of Social Anthropology are able to enrol in PhD programmes of Social Anthropology and Sociology as well as apply for positions in socio-economic development, urban and rural planning, public health, media, education as well as cultural heritage and environment protection departments of governmental and public institutions; migration, refugee and ethic minority institutions; international (cultural, educational, public health, defence) organisations and foundations; public opinion poll and market research companies; nongovernmental organizations; business corporations.

Academic Requirements

Vytautas Magnus University welcomes applications to Master Degree Programmes taught in English from both Lithuanian and international students. Master level (MA) applicants are required to have completed Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent.

Required Documents

* Application form
* Bachelor / Master degree diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English, and:
1) Approved by Appostille - for citizens of countries acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention;
2) Legalized by the Center of Quality Assessment in Higher Education in Lithuania - for other countries citizens;
* Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, ELTC, etc.);
* Letter of motivation (300 500 words);
* Curriculum vitae;
* Notary certified copy of your passport or other document of identification;
* Copy of document showing paid application fee 50 EUR (where the name of the applicant and the date of payment are indicated);
* 2 recent passport size photos (3 x 4 cm);
* Accommodation form.

All application documents must arrive at the International Office at VMU by the application deadline and must be either in English or Lithuanian language. The translation must be certified by a Notary. Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be processed.

Legalization of Documents

Applicants who acquired their education in countries not acceding to the 1961 Hague Convention, should get a legalization of their educational documents by the Center of Quality Assessment in Higher Education and recognized by the Ministry of Education in Lithuania.

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Social Sciences

Cost in US$:

4900 EUR

Program Fees Include:

The application fee is 50 EUR (non-refundable).

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Vytautas Magnus University's Mission Statement

Vytautas Magnus University has set itself the task of putting people and their personal dignity first, which entails recognition of their achievements and individuality; showing openness to, and toleration of, various cultures and worldviews; achieving leadership positions in research and teaching of the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and biomedicine; developing international networks and intercultural communications; fostering international studies in the Lithuanian language; becoming relevant to challenges facing world universities; and promoting novel research and modern teaching. The University is proud of creative and enthusiastic community - students and academics who feel free to communicate as of equal status what allows to cooperate and not only share what they know but also generate new knowledge.

Year Founded

1922